Intro
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Laundry, groceries, reading, hanging out with friends, even sleeping… weekends can be so busy! We have two days away from work, but do we really get to rest? Sometimes the best reward for a challenging week at school or a job is the prospect of a long weekend. With an extra day or two to relax, it can feel like all that hard work is going to pay off.
Long weekends are so desirable and anticipated that websites exist just to alert people to upcoming weekends of three days or more. People use their long weekends to go on road trips, work on house projects, or even throw parties.
What is your first thought when a long weekend is coming up? Do you want to leave town, or would you rather stay local?
Dialog
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2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
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Amanda: You know what’s the best?
Jeff: What’s that?
Amanda: Long weekends.
Jeff: I’m going to have to mostly agree with you.
Amanda: You only need a Saturday or Sunday and then tack on a Friday or Monday to really be able to unwind.
Jeff: Yeah, I think sleeping in three days in a row is really great.
Amanda: I couldn’t agree more. I feel like if you just have a regular weekend, it’s not enough time to get out of town… can’t take a road trip... certainly can’t get on a plane. If you have a three day weekend, you can take up to a five hour flight. You still have time. Don’t you think?
Jeff: Yeah, I also like how you get two full days of fun, doing whatever you want. Then the last day always is kind of a bummer. On a normal weekend, you only get one full day.
Amanda: And you mentioned about sleeping in? I feel less guilty about taking naps, too.
Jeff: Mmm, naps.
Amanda: Warm milk… yes.
Jeff: The only problem, though, I find… which is why I said I partially agree with you… is that it’s harder to get back to work or whatever your responsibilities.
Amanda: Oh, are you working now?
Jeff: Yeah.
Amanda: Good for you!
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Discussion
Amanda and Jeff are discussing their love of long weekends. Amanda feels like people can do so much more when they have an extra day or two away from their responsibilities. For example, they can take road trips or fly somewhere far away.
Jeff especially enjoys getting more sleep on long weekends, and Amanda adds that it’s easier for her to take naps when she knows she has more time. It seems like the only real problem about long weekends is when they end!
What do you like about long weekends? How do you enjoy spending your extra time away from work or school?
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